Common Ailments Service Wales

Free NHS Wales common ailment service

Quick access to Free NHS Treatment without having to get a prescription from your GP

Common Ailments Service

This is an NHS Wales pharmacy service for adults and children living in Wales. The scheme provides advice and treatment for a range of common ailments without having to make a GP appointment.

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, we are now able to conduct CAS consultations over the phone to support you whilst you are practising social distancing from home.

Book your consultation

If you are affected by one of the common ailments covered by the scheme, you can ask one of our pharmacists for advice.

Your consultation will always be with a qualified pharmacist, and would normally take place in our consultation area.

If the pharmacist agrees that you require a medicine or product to treat your symptoms, it can be provided free of charge.

Am I eligible?

If you are currently living in Wales and registered to a Welsh GP, then you are eligible to access the Common Ailments Service.

What conditions are covered?

Pharmacists can offer advice and/or treatment for the following 24 common conditions.

If your pharmacist feels that it is better for you to see your GP or another healthcare professional then they may tell you to make an appointment.

*There are no evidence based NHS treatments available for these conditions. Instead, one of our pharmacists will provide advice on self care and the ongoing management of your symptoms.